Team Profile
Minnesota Timberwolves
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110.4 12thOffensive Rating
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108.1 22ndDefensive Rating
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2.3 12thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game112.0 14th
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Points per game Against109.3 16th
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Rebounds per game41.3 21st
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Assists per game25.2 18th
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (finger) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Edwards sustained a left middle finger dislocation/sprain on a dunk-of-the-year candidate during Monday's victory over the Utah Jazz, clouding his availability in this battle for the West's No. 1 seed. Mike Conley would serve as Minnesota's primary playmaker if Edwards is out, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker likely joining the starting lineup. Over his last 12 games as a starter, Alexander-Walker is averaging 12.0 points, 3.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.3 steals but gets a tough matchup against a Nuggets team allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing shooting guards.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid exited Monday's contest against Utah with a head injury, leaving his status for Tuesday's matchup versus Denver up in the air. Reid was hurt near the end of the first half when he took a hit to the back of the head from John Collins. It was a big first half for Reid, as he collected 17 points, four rebounds, and one block in 17 minutes. With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Rudy Gobert (ribs) already on the shelf, the Timberwolves went small in the second half and started Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Reid's place. Alexander-Walker produced a nice all-around line in the game and could have a significant part to play again on Tuesday. Luka Garza was limited to 11 minutes on Monday but could have a much bigger role to play on Tuesday, with Minnesota needing to slow down Nikola Jokic.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man will be forced to miss his second straight game due to left rib strain. Naz Reid figures to move into the starting five once again. Reid has been providing first round value over the last two weeks. The Wolves are without Karl Anthony-Towns (knee) and Gobert which gives Reid plenty of run. Reid is a must-have player in all fantasy formats right now.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is listed as questionable for Monday's tilt versus the Utah Jazz. The big man didn't suit up Saturday and may be out for a second straight game. Naz Reid is a fantasy option at center if Gobert is unable to go. He stepped up in Gobert's absence on Saturday, recording 22 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 36 minutes on the court.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man was considered questionable coming into this game after exiting early during their last contest. Naz Reid figures to move into the starting five with Gobert unavailable. Reid has been a top-75 value fantasy player over the last two weeks. That being said, Reid appears to be a strong streaming option heading into Saturday's game.